What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?

In an effort to catch up on some prompts, (normally I just let them go if I fall behind) I really wanted to post this one, especially since I was inspired by Stephanie over at Singing Gecko when she did her post.

I love to post things about happiness and gratitude. It’s important to acknowledge the good things, because often there is so much negativity we are exposed to in our daily lives.

And of course, we all know it’s not the things that bring us true and insightful happiness.

But even with the “objects” aspect aside – there are a few that I enjoy daily:

1. My Coffee

Yep, as mentioned in many of my previous posts, I’m a caffeine queen. No talkie before coffee, and coffee – because murder is wrong.

2. Bike, hula hoop, yoga mat

How about a 3-for-1? I love biking. I love hula-hooping. I think I’ve mentioned all this before. Yoga is a hell of a workout if you actually know what you’re doing (sometimes I feel like I don’t). 😆 Can’t beat being flexible and the breathing techniques that go along with it. Also, do you see a trend? I love the color purple. The color of psychism, wisdom, power, spirituality…and royalty. 👑

3. Spiritual tools, Sacred Blue Lotus, Mugwort, dreaming herbs, etc.

I know people are a little hesitant to share their altars online, and believe me, I totally get why. This one is pretty tame though (compared to some others that may be floating around my house, heh) as it’s got all the cleansing, dreaming, healing, divination, protection, etc stuff on it.

Also, I like skull candles. Yes, I do. So there. 🤪

This is kinda weird. But this shit helps me dream. It helps me with meditation. It helps me go deep. (As if I needed to be any deeper, lol) You might call me a bit of strange one, with all this trying to shift dimensions and entering altered states of consciousness. Also, Florida Water is great to clear out any funk, and conversely as an ancestral offering. Multiple purposes for that.

4. Ocarina

I’ve been trying to work on my throat chakra a great deal in the past few months. There are multiple and many reasons for this that I’m not going to delve too deeply into right now- but music in general, what you hear, your voice, singing, playing instruments, etc. are all tied to unblocking and opening up your throat chakra. I’ve always wanted to play an instrument, I’ve dabbled here and there with others over time, some good, some not 😆 the Ocarina is one I really enjoy, however.

5. No Soliciting

Here’s one I’m sure most people can resonate with. And although the sign itself doesn’t bring me actual happiness, I purchased it in order to hang it on my front door to hopefully obtain my much-needed peace. Don’t knock on my door. I’ve got all the aforementioned things listed figured out, and well…if I didn’t, I most certainly wouldn’t be asking you. Thanks, byeeee!

6. Books

Honestly, this should probably just be first. I added it as a bonus cause I don’t think you can enjoy life without reading lol. Most people read a lot of books digitally nowadays, but there’s just something about curling up with a good book, actually feeling the pages, smelling them (I told you, I’m a weirdo) and letting your mind get completely lost. Especially on a rainy day.

That’s all for now! It did feel a bit self-indulgent, but hopefully you learned something along the way.

And plus- I also need to express my gratitude. 🙏